Emergency Dispatcher – Critical Public Safety Communications

National Public Safety Careers; Frankfort (KY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Employee assistance resources

Continuing education

Premium pay and other provisions vary

Job summary

National Public Safety Careers is recruiting Police Dispatchers for opportunities in Frankfort, Kentucky. The role involves receiving requests for police assistance, documenting details, and coordinating with officers while working at a communications console.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent and be able to type accurately, listen, and communicate clearly by radio. Training may be provided for entry-level candidates, with pathways to more advanced dispatch duties.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• Entry-level vacancies may provide training.
• Experienced classifications may require prior police dispatch work and applicable certifications.
• Candidates should be able to type accurately, understand spoken information, and communicate clearly by radio.
• Access to criminal justice information systems may require additional screening and security training.

Responsibilities

• Receive emergency and nonemergency requests for police assistance.
• Document incident locations, suspect descriptions, vehicle details, and reported hazards.
• Assign calls to available officers according to priority and agency procedures.
• Monitor officer status, radio traffic, and requests for assistance.
• Relay updates about changing incidents and potential safety concerns.
• Conduct authorized records inquiries after completing required training.
• Coordinate with neighboring agencies and other emergency services.
• Maintain clear incident records and safeguard restricted information.

Job description

National Public Safety Careers is recruiting Police Dispatchers for opportunities in Frankfort, Kentucky. The role involves receiving requests for police assistance, documenting details, and coordinating with officers while working at a communications console.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent and be able to type accurately, listen, and communicate clearly by radio. Training may be provided for entry-level candidates, with pathways to more advanced dispatch duties.